Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency

BSHS301 - Introduction to Trauma, Crisis Intervention and Resiliency

Credits: 3

This introductory class provides a comprehensive exploration of the psychological trauma field, including history, current theories in the field, the nature of trauma (interpersonal violence, natural disasters, terrorism, and war), neurobiological impact of trauma, how trauma affects individuals and systems, grief reactions, and traumatic stress. Also included in this class, is an exploration of the professional’s response to trauma: vicarious traumatization, disenfranchised grief, crisis intervention, disaster responses, comorbid disorders, and general treatment issues. A variety of theoretical frameworks are presented. Significant controversies in the field of trauma, and culturally informed research on resiliency are integrated throughout the course.